ActionUnsplashUpdated May 2026

How do I fetch a random Unsplash photo?

Short answer: Drop the "Unsplash → Get Random Photo" action anywhere in your workflow, map the inputs from upstream nodes, and publish.

Use this action All 2 Unsplash actions

Inputs

The fields this action accepts.

Every field can be mapped from an upstream trigger, AI step, table row, or hard-coded literal.

Field	Type	Required	Description
Topic/Query query	string	Optional	Topic/Query. e.g. "nature"
Orientation orientation	options	Optional	Orientation. Options: Any, Landscape, Portrait

Sample request

{
  "query": "nature",
  "orientation": "{{trigger.orientation}}"
}

Returns

{
  "id": "xyz789",
  "urls": {
    "full": "https://images.unsplash.com/...",
    "regular": "https://images.unsplash.com/..."
  },
  "user": {
    "name": "Photographer"
  },
  "downloads": 5000,
  "description": "Forest landscape"
}

Use these fields in downstream nodes for routing, logging, or error handling.

Triggered by

Apps that pair well as the trigger for Get Random Photo.

Any of these apps can fire this action as part of a workflow.

Google Sheets → Unsplash

2 Google Sheets triggers

HubSpot → Unsplash

18 HubSpot triggers

FAQ

Questions about Get Random Photo.

What does the Get Random Photo action do in Unsplash?

Returns a random free high-resolution photo from Unsplash, optionally filtered by query or collection. Great for placeholder imagery, AI-generated post hero images, or "photo of the day" features.

What inputs does Get Random Photo require?

Get Random Photo has no required inputs. Sensible defaults are applied if you leave fields blank.

Can I use dynamic inputs from earlier workflow nodes?

Yes. Any field on this action can pull values from upstream nodes, whether that's a form response, a trigger payload, an AI output, or a lookup result.

What happens if Unsplash returns an error?

The workflow pauses on the failed node, the error message is captured in the run log, and you can retry the run with one click. Auto-retry policies are configurable per workflow with exponential backoff up to 5 attempts.

Does Get Random Photo support batch operations?

Yes. Run Get Random Photo inside a Loop node to process arrays. Tiny Command handles Unsplash's rate limits automatically so you don't have to throttle manually.

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